True story..... in the run up to my previous birth I watched OBEM every week because it was in our local hospital where I was due to go. There was one lady Sacha who was shown a lot and I remember thinking, she is fab, I would love to have her as my midwife.

Anyway went into labour and was in the room getting on with it and my midwife (who was also lovely) was changing shifts and in walked Sacha! To which I said (high on gas I might add) 'you're that one off the tele!!'

I'm having my second and only seem to watch it when pregnant. I love it! Makes me so emotional. And can so relate to the girl with the anxiety. I have so.many worries every day and being pregnant just intensifies it!

I watched it religiously when expecting #1...after that I couldn't face it 😄 Now I'm expecting #2 I'm watching it again just to remind myself of the whole process. Was 3.5 years since my first round and it's all a blur! I'm hoping I'm more in control this time around 😏

I used to watch it before DD (dear daughter) was born but I can't now. I don't want to be reminded of what went on it that delivery room. After a traumatic birth and a botched repair job (4th degree tear) it'll bra caesarean for me this time. I'm actually relieved! X

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Your growing child

2 week old

Reflexes like sucking and blinking continue to be important this week. At times your baby may catch your gaze and look at you but she'll be quick about it. You should look back and smile broadly, while nodding your head. Read More

3 week old

Your baby's almost a month old already! How did that happen? Time flies when you're growing. By the end of this week, your baby may be able to lift his head briefly when he's lying on his tummy. Read More

4 week old

Your baby's starting to lose her newborn quiver and jumpiness. She's holding your gaze and can probably lift her head when lying on her stomach. If you move your hand side to side over her head, she can track it with her eyes. Read More

5 week old

That smile lighting up your baby's face may be the real thing. You can tell it's a social smile if he uses his entire face. Though babies will smile only when they're ready, you can get yours there faster by cuddling and tickling him. Read More

6 week old

By now half of all babies recognise their parents and openly prefer their mum and dad to strangers. Your baby may actually smile when she sees you and coo and kick with pleasure. In general she's more sensitive to her surroundings. Read More

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